Industrial Connected partners with ManufacturingUK.org to support UK manufacturers

Industrial Connected is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with ManufacturingUK.org, bringing together two platforms focused on helping UK manufacturing businesses find the support, connections and opportunities they need to grow.

Founded by Andrea Wilson, ManufacturingUK.org is a free-to-access resource for engineering and manufacturing businesses, with a particular focus on microbusinesses and SMEs. Andrea is also Managing Director of Support UK Manufacturing Ltd and an advocate for smaller manufacturers.

Making support easier to find

Running a manufacturing business means balancing customer requirements, production, people and investment. Finding the right support can take time that smaller teams simply do not have.

ManufacturingUK.org brings useful resources into one place, covering areas including funding, skills and apprenticeships, leadership, quality and compliance, automation and digitalisation. Its regional support map helps businesses find relevant organisations and opportunities closer to home.

The aim is to make it easier for manufacturers to find practical help, build connections and take their next step with greater confidence.

Connecting support with commercial opportunity

Industrial Connected complements this work by helping buyers find suppliers and giving UK suppliers a place to showcase their capabilities and connect with relevant opportunities. Buyers can post sourcing requirements at no cost, helping businesses start conversations around real projects.

Our partnership with ManufacturingUK.org will initially focus on raising awareness of the support available through both platforms and directing businesses towards the resources most relevant to their needs.

For a manufacturer looking to develop its team, explore funding or understand new technology, ManufacturingUK.org provides a starting point. For a business looking for a supplier or seeking to reach new UK buyers, Industrial Connected supports those commercial connections.

Shared goals for UK manufacturing

We share a belief that stronger connections across the sector can make a practical difference, particularly for smaller businesses that may not have large teams or established industry networks.

Together, our goals are to make useful support easier to access, increase visibility for UK manufacturing capabilities and help businesses build relationships that support their growth.

We look forward to working with Andrea and ManufacturingUK.org and sharing more as the partnership develops.

Explore the support available at ManufacturingUK.org, or visit Industrial Connected to find suppliers and share your sourcing requirements.